Saturday, September 5, 2009

A Great Kitchen is Incomplete without a Nice Wide Refrigerator

With so many kitchen appliances out there, how will you know the best way to furnish your cooking room? There are hundreds of different types of refrigerators, toaster ovens, and antique stoves on the market, so picking the right items for your home will not be hard. You just need to take the time to find them. The two main things to consider are space and material. Obviously, you don’t want to get a wide fridge that is too long or one that is so large that it juts out into the middle of the kitchen. You want to get the sleek, counter depth look. Or, if you’re looking for an outdoor fridge, you probably want the right height to fit under the counter.

So measure first, and then measure one more time to be sure. Take a tape measure with you to the store. Then, think about the material and color. You want the fridge to match the rest of the space, as opposed to sticking out like a sore thumb. They come in stainless steel, black, white, and even with glass doors. After you’ve considered these things, you can finally pick a style. The most common types are side by side and French door, the former having equal components for the main fridge and freezer, and the latter having the bottom freezer. Portable mini fridges and compact wine fridges are usually only made in with a single door and white or black colored. There are so many brands that you have the luxury of choosing whichever you can afford. Samsung, LG, GE, Haier, Electrolux, Bosch, Avanti, Sub Zero, and HotPoint all make quality fridges. There are more companies out there, as well.

Get a toaster after selecting your refrigerator, because it will be much easier to match. Think about getting a convection style, which is extremely efficient at heating your food quickly and all the way through. It actually works as well as a large oven, though it takes much less time. Obviously, though, it isn’t good for very large portions. They come in a variety of styles, like counter top and mountable, from brands like Kitchenaid, Oster, Cuisinart, and Black & Decker. They all make good products, so get the model that you can afford and is readily available to you.